St Mary man shot after allegedly pulling gun at cops
ST MARY, Jamaica — A St Mary man has been charged after allegedly pointing a firearm at the police when they responded to an incident at his home in Jeffrey Town, Gayle in St Mary on Friday, April 24.
The police said the 55-year-old coffee farmer, David Williams, was shot and injured during the incident and has been charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition and assault at common law.
Lawmen said that about 11:15 pm, a team of officers responded to reports of a disturbance at Williams’ home.
He allegedly pulled a firearm from his waistband, pointed it at the police team and was subsequently shot. A 9mm pistol and five 9mm rounds of ammunition were seized in the incident.
He was later admitted in hospital under police guard.
His court date is being finalised.
